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Who sang Controversy?

Prince released the song Controversy. Date of release: 1981.

Release date: 1981

Duration: 07:15

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🎶 Controversy song analysis

The protagonist reflects on the various controversies that exist in the world. He wishes there were no rules, no black and white, and that all people were naked. He also refers to God and thinks that life is a game where we are all the same. In the end, he concludes that we should all accept and love each other, despite the controversies that exist in the world.

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Prince - Short Biography

Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer widely regarded as one of the greatest of his generation. Known for his flamboyant, androgynous personality and wide vocal range, Prince self-produced his albums and pioneered the Minneapolis sound, which incorporates a variety of styles including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz and hip hop.

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Prince is an American musician who released the song "Controversy" in 1981. This song is the first single and title track of his album of the same name. "Controversy" deals with the speculations about Prince that existed at the time, including questions about his sexuality, gender, religion and racial background. In the song, Prince expresses his confusion at the curiosity surrounding him.

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